London from the history of London, Black cabs and Red buses

Додано: 29 березня 2022
Предмет: Англійська мова, 10 клас
Тест виконано: 131 раз
18 запитань
Запитання 1

Which test do the taxi drivers of London have to pass successfully?

варіанти відповідей

The test which includes memorizing 25,000 streets and landmarks and takes up to 1 year to prepare for for it.

The test which includes memorizing 25,000 streets and 20,000 landmarks and takes up from 2 to 4 years to prepare for it.

The test which includes memorizing 20,000 streets and 25,000 landmarks and takes up from 2 to 4 years to prepare for it.

Запитання 2

How did the term 'black cabs' appear?

варіанти відповідей

It presumably appeared from the word Hardney carriage and stood for the French hard train carriage used in the 17th century by the passengers of London.

It presumably got its name from Hackney carriage and stood for the French black horse hired by citizens of London in the 16th century.

It presumably got its name from Blackney carriage and stood for the French black horse hired by citizens of London in the 16th century.

Запитання 3

How were the carriages called in the middle of the 18th century?


варіанти відповідей

'Mess carriages' because of the mess they created on the roads of London due to misbehavior of the drivers and poor quality of the carriages themselves .

'Hell carriages' because of the hell disorder they created on the roads of London due to misbehavior of the drivers and poor quality of the carriages themselves.

'Chaos carriages' because of the chaos they created on the roads of London due to misbehavior of the drivers and poor quality of the carriages themselves.

Запитання 4

In the early ______________ the first modernized carriages were introduced.

варіанти відповідей

18th

19th

20th

Запитання 5

The basic form model of the most recognized symbol of London cabs was known as ... due to the characteristic silhouette and roof.

варіанти відповідей

Austin NX5

Austin FX3

Austin 4NX

Запитання 6

In how many other cities of the world are the black cabs used?

варіанти відповідей

5

6

7

Запитання 7

How are called the men who successfully pass their exam and get their driving license?

варіанти відповідей

"GOOD BOYS"

"BETTER BOYS"

"THE BEST BOYS"

Запитання 8

What should the taxi drivers do to implement more colours to their black cabs?

варіанти відповідей

Receive permission from the autrhority of London.

Invest some extra money.

Get a special driving license.

Запитання 9

How is going the authority of London change the model of the black cab car?

варіанти відповідей

From Austin TX4 to Austin TX5

From Austin TX4 to Audio

From Austin TX4 to Mercedes

Запитання 10

How did the first buses of London use to be carried?

варіанти відповідей

They used to be carried by the train

They used to be carried by strong people.

They used to be carried by horses.

Запитання 11

When was the service started?

варіанти відповідей

From General Company Omnibus service in 1829

From General Company Omnibus service in 1869

From General Company Omnibus service in 1839

Запитання 12

How many people could carry the first bus? How many horses were used to pull the first bus?

варіанти відповідей

5 people. 1 horse.

10 people. 2 horses

22 people. 3 horses

Запитання 13

What was the first model bus type?

варіанти відповідей

B-Type

E-Type

A-Type

Запитання 14

Why were the buses painted red?

варіанти відповідей

To stand out due to the high interest of some investors who wanted to provide such a service.

To stand out due to the highly-competitive atmosphere among the companies who offered their service.

To stand out in order to attract more passengers and get more profit for the company.

Запитання 15

Which bus is the most famous and traditional one that is still used in London? And how many of them can you find now in London?

варіанти відповідей

Routermaster. You can find 2 of them in London.

Omnibus. You can find 3 of them in London.

Electric double-decker. You can find 5 of them in London.

Запитання 16

Which of the given below prime ministers tried to commemorate the model of Routemaster in London?

варіанти відповідей

W.Churchill

Boris Johnson

Tony Blair

Запитання 17

Which one of the given below modern buses is called Boris Johnson bus?

варіанти відповідей

NB4L bus

Routemaster bus

Omnibus

Запитання 18

Guess the sizes of the double-deckers that are used in London nowadays.

варіанти відповідей

 Double-decker coaches in the UK have traditionally been 8.0 metres in length, though many newer models are about 10 metres.

 Double-decker coaches in the UK have traditionally been 12.0 metres in length, though many newer models are about 13.75 metres .

 Double-decker coaches in the UK have traditionally been 20 metres in length, though many newer models are about 23.75 metres.

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